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Sometimes it just takes one sentence to remind us why we work as hard as we do.

Please promote to your student mothers of color! For more information visit: https://lead.gmu.edu/sojosaturday/

Tap to RSVP to Mason Basketball Game w/ MAAN Social Committee

Join the MAAN Social Committee and fellow colleagues for the Women's Basketball game this Sunday, January 19 at 4pm! RSVP: http://evite.me/e3SZNRCGwZ

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Prep time is upon us. T-16hrs...who is excited? 💛💚

Congratulations, You're In College! Now What?

Lots of great mentions of academic advising! https://www.npr.org/2019/08/30/755801847/congratulations-youre-in-college-now-what

npr.org Congratulations! You've been accepted into college. Now you've got to find your way around campus, pick out classes, make new friends and figure out a plan to graduate — on time. Here's how to make it easier.

I month until the NACADA DMV-Drive-in, woot woot!! Friday, September 20, 2019, 8-4 in the JC. It's only $40 to register. Karen Archambault (president of NACADA) will be the keynote speaker. Awesome MUG to take home, too :) WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???

It’s Day 4 of RAW! Let’s see those RAWr faces!!!

Spring 2019 Registration Awareness Week

We're in need of more RAW kiosk volunteers! Please review your schedules and see if there's a shift you can sign up for!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b48afaf2ba0f58-spring1

signupgenius.com Registration Awareness Week runs from March 18 - 22. TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK! We want our students to be prepared and informed in the creation and ex*****on of their degree plans. So here's your opportunity to get "boots on the ground" and help make it happen; sign up for a slot at the kiosk a...

Sunday Funday at Topgolf!

Fall 2019 is coming... Registration Awareness Week is here to help! March 18 - 22, 2019.

Congrats Jon May and Hermione on their awards!!

NACADA regional 2 conference in Atlantic City. Mason advisors representing in a big way...woot woot!! 💛💚💛💚💛💚

The Social Committee invites you all to come out for an afternoon full of food, fun, and pre-spring celebrating on Sunday, March 17th in Ashburn, VA! For this event, we'll be mixing it up at Topgolf. It is super important to note that you do not need any golfing experience to participate/have fun. This is truly golfing reimagined, so get excited!

Family and loved ones are encouraged to attend - the more the merrier 😃

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https://advising.gmu.edu/vote/

Our first Social Committee event for the year was a success! Thank you for coming out! Stay tuned for more events this semester.

Anybody else notice the robots around campus? Do you know what they're for?

Gowns for Grads Lending Program – University Life

The Gowns for Grads application is now open. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis through December 7, 2018. Gowns for Grads is a lending program for low-income students or students unable to afford their own regalia for commencement. We lend students regalia and they return it after commencement. If you are working with a student who fits these criteria, please tell them to seek out our program. We have both master’s and bachelor’s gowns available for students this year. Students can apply here: https://ulife.gmu.edu/students/gowns-for-grads-lending-program/.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to myself or [email protected]. Thank you!

ulife.gmu.edu Gowns for Grads Lending Program Welcome future Mason Graduates! Graduation should be a time of excitement and possibility, not a time to feel burdened by another expense: a $60 cap and gown for graduation. To offer some financial relief, Mason has created the Gowns for Grads Lending Program! Univers...

The six college experiences that determine whether you thrive as an adult

We don't know about you... but we spot at least 5 of the 6 experiences to areas where academic advisors help facilitate/connect students. What do you think?

qz.com "It appears that what students do in college is far more important than the type of institution they attend."

A couple of years ago we lost a loved advising colleague, Alice Watts, who had a penchant for wearing fun and creative socks. The Mason Socktober campaign is raising socks for the Katherine Hanley Family Shelter in Alice’s memory. Please bring contributions to the locations listed in the below flyer and feel free to share the campaign with your Mason networks!

Caption this photo and include your mailstop number... best caption wins a super secret surprise!

Registration Awareness Week is in full swing!

Today marks the beginning of Registration Awareness Week! The spring 2019 calendar has recently been released - NOW is the time to start those conversations about what to take next semester and general degree plans!

Share with any student-parents you advise!

For more information go to https://advising.gmu.edu/peer-nominated-award/. Nominations due by Friday, October 19,2018. Questions? Email Terri Bevilacqua, [email protected].

Patriot Success survey launches today! Take the survey and you're automatically entered to win great prizes!!

Many of those that we advise are students and employees - please pass along! https://gmu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/5502/student_preview

Welcome back! Please share the changes to Registration Deadlines widely!

New Student Convocation | Mason Staff Senate | George Mason University

One of the most exciting times of the year! Join us in welcoming Mason's new students at Convocation!!

staffsenate.gmu.edu Mason faculty and staff are invited to join President Cabrera, Provost Wu, and the senior administration in welcoming incoming freshmen and transfer students as they start their Mason experience!

Colleges and Universities Woo Once-Overlooked Transfer Students

Apply, admitted, and registered in one day?! Read about how some institutions "woo" transfer students...

nytimes.com Transfer students offer racial and ethnic diversity that higher education is seeking and help make up for the decline in high school graduates who might apply.

Donations | Student Support and Advocacy Center | George Mason University

Help Stock the Patriot Pantry
The Patriot Pantry is always in need of donations to help students in need. See their website for what type of donations are most appreciated: https://ssac.gmu.edu/patriot-pantry/donations/

ssac.gmu.edu All items in the Pantry are donated, so we function through the support of others! While we appreciate all forms of generosity, there are frequently requested items that are most popular with student clients. Below you will find a list of frequently requested food and personal items. Traditional can...

Student Needs Have Changed. Advising Must Change, Too.

How have YOU seen advising change/flex in your practice?

chronicle.com Gone are the days of simply helping students register for classes and pick a major. New strategies and technologies are aimed at improving retention and graduation rates.